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KARACHI, Nov 14 (APP):To facilitate the intending Hajj pilgrims, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday, announced that designated banks to keep their branches open on Saturday, November 15, 2025 for the collection of second installment of Hajj 2026 dues.
The central bank has taken the decision “on the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony that all branches designated for Hajj operations shall remain open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025 to facilitate the deposit of Hajj dues (Second Installment) by intending pilgrims of Hajj 2026,” said a statement issued here.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, has fixed the November 15, 2025 as the last date for submission of second installation of dues of Hajj 2026 expenses of government Hajj Scheme from the intending pilgrims. The process for submission of the second instalment, according to the schedule, has begun from November 1, 2025.
Earlier, in terms of Hajj Policy, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has designated 14 banks (viz. National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, United Bank, MCB Bank, Allied Bank, Bank Alfalah, Zarai Taraqiati Bank, Faysal Bank, Askari Bank, Bank Al-Habib, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Soneri Bank, Meezan Bank and Bank Islami) to collect Hajj applications from intending pilgrims of Hajj 2026.